Which Spinning Rod To Buy? (Solved!)

[AJ.AJ.AJ.]

SOLVED! just saw a BLX for just $16.50 more than the Tatula rod i had ordered and snagged it.

 

Needed a new $150-$200ish  rod to go with my new Stradic FL. I wanted one that was silver/gray to match the reel so I could look awesome while getting skunked. Purchased a Tatula Elite that hasn't arrived yet. Today I got an email from an online retailer who is having a %20 off sale. Daiwa is excluded from the sale but TFO was not. Saw they had a really snazzy looking rod on sale that seems very comparable and has a better warranty. Was hoping you guys could tell me what you think, the TFO rod seems to be new and I can't find any good reviews online except for the ones from TFO and "affiliated" people. It's tempting with the 20ish dollar difference and the better warranty but I know nothing about TFO bass rods and can't find much online. Any input would be appreciated thanks!

 

Daiwa Tatula Elite Signature Series Bass Rod ($180)
 TAEL701MLFS - Cod Myer Finesse Rod 7' ML/F 1/16-3/8 
 SVF™ Nanoplus Super Volume Fiber blanks
 X45® BIAS graphite fiber construction
 Fuji® Alconite guides
 Fuji® reel seat
 Limited 5 Year Warranty  

 

Temple Fork Outfitters Tactical Elite Bass Rod ($200 / Sale $160)
 TLE DSS 6103-1 - 6'10 ML/F 1/16-3/8
 intermediate modulus carbon fiber material
 Pac Bay Titanium Minima SV guides
 down-locking graphite feel-through skeletal reel seats with black anodized hoods
 custom Winn® split grips
 TFO’s no-fault lifetime warranty.

[Steveo-1969]

I've never used either of the above rods so can't give any feedback on them. I'm still trying to wrap my head around buying a fishing rod based on its color rather than its length/power/action, etc....

 

[AJ.AJ.AJ.]

18 minutes ago, Steveo-1969 said:

I've never used either of the above rods so can't give any feedback on them. I'm still trying to wrap my head around buying a fishing rod based on its color rather than its length/power/action, etc....

 

Well I never said I only picked those rods just for their color, of course I considered "lenght/power/action, etc..."

[AJ.AJ.AJ.]

O.k. well forget about this thread. I just saw a Daiwa BLX on sale for half price and it only cost me $16.50 more than the Tatula rod I had ordered.

[new2BC4bass]

Now that is my kind of deal.   

 

Which model BLX was it?  I assume the 6' 8" MLF.  Not bad.  A $400 rod for $206.39.  Still more than I have ever paid for a rod.  I see they have the 7'4" MH-EF casting rod in the Limber model for the same price.  No sure what that means.  An Extra Fast crankbait rod?

[AJ.AJ.AJ.]

7 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said:

Now that is my kind of deal.   

 

Which model BLX was it?

BLXSG681MLXS  , after tax and shipping it was 206, my tatula after tax and shipping was 190 so it seemed like for the extra 16 bucks why not. I dont know what the rules are here about saying the names of retailers, the initals are D.T. Got an email today from them about an end of season sale and they had it marked down from 400 to 206. Tax free and free shipping.

8 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said:

Now that is my kind of deal.   

 

Which model BLX was it?  I assume the 6' 8" MLF.  Not bad.  A $400 rod for $206.39.  Still more than I have ever paid for a rod.  I see they have the 7'4" MH-EF casting rod in the Limber model for the same price.  No sure what that means.  An Extra Fast crankbait rod?

Yeah you called it. The 6'8 ML/F. I read somewhere on the forums that someone said they didn't think it was as good as it should be at the 400 price point. But being their top end line behind the Steez i'm assuming it's definitely worth 200.

[Fishingmickey]

1 hour ago, AJ.AJ.AJ. said:

O.k. well forget about this thread. I just saw a Daiwa BLX on sale for half price and it only cost me $16.50 more than the Tatula rod I had ordered.

Where?

 

[AJ.AJ.AJ.]

7 minutes ago, Fishingmickey said:

Where?

 

Got an email today from D.T. saying they are having an end of season sale.

[Fishingmickey]

15 hours ago, AJ.AJ.AJ. said:

Got an email today from D.T. saying they are having an end of season sale.

Thanks for the heads up on that AJ. Got a 7'2" heavy casting coming. 

[AJ.AJ.AJ.]

Just now, Fishingmickey said:

Thanks for the heads up on that AJ. Got a 7'2" heavy casting coming. 

Awesome!